The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has uncovered and taken custody of a sprawling illegal industrial complex in Ogere, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria. The operation led to the arrest of foreign nationals, police officers and other Nigerians during an inspection led by the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukayode.
The complex, reportedly operated by foreign nationals believed to be Chinese citizens, houses a petroleum processing plant, a lithium processing factory, a specialised wood processing facility, a power generation plant, warehouses stocked with motorcycles, satellite communication equipment and thousands of power banks.
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In addition to operating large scale illegal mining of precious stones and refinery of petroleum products, the facility was also involved in the production of unwholesome alcoholic beverages.
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